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KMKL

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
434 ft / 132 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 127.15 MHz (JACKSON TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL), located in Jackson, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 434 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMKL / MKL
Municipality
Jackson
Country
Region
US-TN — Tennessee
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
434 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,006 ft / 1,831 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22.2° / 202.2°
RWY 02 (22.2°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: MKL | CRS: 23°
RWY 20 (202.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,539 ft / 1,079 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 112.3° / 292.3°
RWY 11 (112.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (292.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ASOS ASOS
119.33 MHz
CNTR MEMPHIS CNTR
134.65 MHz
CTAF CTAF
127.15 MHz
GND GND
120.90 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
41.50 MHz
RDO JACKSON RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR JACKSON TWR
127.15 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026